One of the biggest mistakes I made in my marriage was allowing third parties, especially in-laws, to have too much say. What started as simple advice slowly turned into interference. I was constantly being compared, judged, and indirectly controlled. My husband couldn’t draw the line between family and marriage, and I was left feeling like an outsider in my own home.

Arguments that should have ended within the four walls of our bedroom became family matters. Every disagreement had to be reported, every decision had to be debated with others, and gradually, the love we once had turned into constant tension. Eventually, the marriage broke beyond repair. It wasn't just our personal issues; it was the voices we allowed into our sacred space.

Ladies, please, know how to handle third-party situations. Set boundaries early. Respect your spouse and demand the same. Keep your home sacred. Marriage is between two people, not a whole village. Don’t let outsiders ruin what you’re building with someone you love.

- Annie Idibia